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SM05 RTU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 RTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks in number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,433 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,928 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,182 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,064 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,877 miles

both front wiper blade needs cleaning

fuel too low

Fail 18 Mar 2010 17,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel too low

Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,435 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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SM05 RTU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM05 RTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM05 RTU registered?

SM05 RTU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is SM05 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 RTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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